You should put amazon links to your equipment. You did while the bike is still new? How many miles did it have on it when you did this?
@kingbetong87414 күн бұрын
Hi whats the part number of drain plug washer? Or you re used your washer? Thanks
@KonaAktar-t7h7 күн бұрын
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@Canadianman76212 күн бұрын
I NEED HELP! I have ridden dual sport 2 stroke bikes for for 15 years and need help breaking out of the category! I started with a ke100, then ke175 now I own a couple dt175s one built and quite stout and I plan on keeping them. I live in a rural area and want a mid sized bike for longer travel and a bit more comfort without sacrificing the zesty spice from an engine. I was thinking zx4rr but the roads including main roads are rather tough in my area, I was thinking adv like a Himalayan but I’m concerned it won’t corner well on better maintained paved roads and isn’t powerful enough. The triumph speed 400 looks a tad small and I’m considered about reliability and power. This bike intrigues me but I don’t know if it will be zesty enough, your review showed that it will be just fine for normal everyday riding and the suspension seems adequate for my riding area as well as the legendary reliability that comes with a honda. This middle category is vast and has me lost, any input would be much appreciated!
@paracog13 күн бұрын
I'm about to turn 78 and don't drive any more, had a 305 Scrambler in the 60s, and if I could drop 20 years I'd have this bike. My heart went out to it as soon as I saw it. I don't envy today's youth for much, but this.....
@italiano031718 күн бұрын
I appreciate your video a lot. I decided that I'm going to purchase this bike and it will be my first bike as well. Some of my friends that ride say that a 500 will be underpowered, and I will grow out of it quick. For the type of riding that I want to do, which is small town back roads and low speed highways. I think this is the perfect answer. I also like this style more than the standard cruiser or street bike.
@therichardnogginproject901225 күн бұрын
WTF
@paracog28 күн бұрын
There definitely will be more aftermarket items for this bike because they're going to sell a lot of them. I had a CL305 in the 60's and this is the first bike that extinguishes my nostalgia for it. Thanks for the useful review.
@IamSooConstipated28 күн бұрын
Would you recommend this bike for a getaway vehicle after stealing the Declaration of Independence? J/K 😊 What area of New York are you in? I’m in the finger lakes
@tombarnes2752Ай бұрын
WHATS THE TORQUE SETTING??
@pacanisАй бұрын
I must have missed the oil change. I came from a KLR 650, which has numerous oil change videos actually showing changing the oil. On the kickstand? Bike level? Exactly how much oil to pour? Drain plug removal? To someone only talking about doing an oil change on my new bike, the SCL500? How quickly time flies when you are just showing what is needed and not actually doing anything. Sorry, but this video needs a title change.
@richardvillar340Ай бұрын
How's the seat for longer stints in the saddle. I just sold a bike a loved but after three seats I gave up. I had a Triumph Scrambler that was very comfortable because of the bench seat.
@michaelwhitehouse5659Ай бұрын
This was very helpful thanks...definitely makes me feel better about getting the extended 48 mo warranty.
@Robis_GrigorisАй бұрын
On these there are 2 types of clutch baskets 5 bolt and a 6 bolt the 5 bolt one is stronger as the clutch disc surface area is larger
@alangazeley5497Ай бұрын
Hey Keith ! I picked my brand new one up yesterday (Green) It is beautiful ! So silky smooth Honda ! Not too big in terms.of cc but plenty quick enough if you need it ! Thanks for taking the time to give us a video ! Kindest regards from London
@tvojemama-xw6wkАй бұрын
When you loosen the bolt, the right plate is freely moving back and forth therefore the indicator marks are useless. How do you know what is your setting precisely?
@user-dv7hb2sc9mАй бұрын
I like the 6 gears & being air cooled.... Ohh, price as well but I'm afraid my intent for using it 80% on roads and no way around the use of the Interstate, I might need to see if the 300 can better serve my needs? I do like her. peace
@dualsportjourneyАй бұрын
The 300 feels like the same bike, but with a little more power. Its a great bike for sure!
@user-dv7hb2sc9mАй бұрын
I've got 10-11 dual sport bikes I'm researching & I mean all the MOD's -n- Costs on them, what benefits, and even the order I'd want to do them. Post purchase costs are hardly ever considered but I'm so poor that I'm doing all of this while I save. The KLX wasn't on my list early on but I've discovered for the price it's worthy of a good look so I'm here visiting you. What I've learned is that if you put all 11 bikes I've listed into a Draw & picked one out & it would be my choice ; I'd be fine with it. That said, any of the Japanese bikes would probably last a life time & the only needs would be tires, foot-pegs, and regular maintenance type stuff. The big bikes I'm looking at are the KLR650, DR650, Honda 650L, 500x, and 2 450's, DRz400 down/down to the Honda150L. They are all being looked at & top of my list is the DRz400, Honda Rally 300L. But I'd be happy w/ a Yamaha XT250 & I've got a good idea about all these, short comings, costs for most needed stuff. This KLX was a late entrant but I've kinda seen that most of these would do & I could make them work just fine due to so many great videos by numerous channels. The KLX has made it up to my 2nd choice list but the importance of what all I've done in researching all of these is I know most of what to look for wrong in each, along w/ most good mods and all this will help should I buy a used bike...... plus I've met alot of people. I've not ridden in over 30 yrs which is part of the reason I'm not against a smaller weight bike. But this KLX300 has caught my attention & it'll be early winter before I can afford much. Thanks for the video & I'll be looking at other vids you did. peace
@bobbyblenio45712 ай бұрын
Dude…Great Vid !…I’m a West Coaster & been watching Unadilla since 1980…one of my Favorite Tracks…I Hope to make it there Someday…it’s So Beautiful there & I got to see some of it Thanks to you👍🦾🏁
@GodammitNappa2 ай бұрын
Obviously not a highway bike but tempted to get one after getting my license to get used to riding a bike for a year and then get into something bigger.
@jeffwright94312 ай бұрын
I put one on my DRZ400 and I can tell you it does not make $300 difference! Pretty much waste of money. The Corbin on my DR650 is much more comfortable.
@joshgreencorn73092 ай бұрын
I bought the seat comcepts seat for the XT 250 and it's just awful. I can't imagine anyone thought it would be better than the stock one
@redbeef14122 ай бұрын
Around the Denver area, it's about $8500 to $9000. The dealer fees are crazy.
@wileycsg2 ай бұрын
looks like iowa
@peebeeking35872 ай бұрын
Hi can you please tell me which moto-stand do you use?
@danl56322 ай бұрын
Ive been watching your videos, since you have the KPM 200. I used to own the Lifan KP 200. The naked version of the KPM. Now I have a Honda Rebel 500. And the Lifan KPV 150 scooter, for everyday commuting to work. And I use the Rebel 500 for leisure riding on weekends.
@ssamuel2822 ай бұрын
I appreciate you so much for that interstate run. Imma buy me one 🙏🏽🔥🪽 drive safe brother
@1122redbird2 ай бұрын
I don't know why this is called a "beginner" motorcycle because it's all most people would ever need as a casual rider who wants a bike to kick around town and take on some dirt roads and across fields. Outside of the USA, this bike (meaning mostly in Asia) is not considered small and low power. But in the country of overkill on everything, it's considered a "beginner" bike.
2 ай бұрын
I have a 22 SE just like it only blue instead of red version. Will roll over the 10,000 mile mark on the next ride. Mostly gravel roads and county blacktops. 55-60 all day long. 65 pretty well. 70 or above full throttle 95% of the time. I am 70 years old. 180# 6'2". Flat road 72 mph top speed. With tail wind or down hill rev limiter at 76 so 75 top speed for a smallish person. Great, easy to ride bike. I also have a Honda CRF450RL that I also love. But I ride the 230 twice as much. Rides easy as falling off a log. Get a Seat Concepts seat.
@dcmtrader2 ай бұрын
The stock front tire is treacherous in the sand. It had to go before 1k miles. Kenda Track Masters front and rear made it a whole different bike, amazing now.
@7.62shawn52 ай бұрын
What size were your original stock tires? I have the same recon except its a 2020. My tire sizes are different than yours. Did they change the size in 2022?
@barabas6882 ай бұрын
Do you have a link to buy this bike.
@Sampsonindustries2 ай бұрын
Got a 23 230sm on a whim and not a single regret, 5-11 215 lbs just cruising. Around sipping gas, hot summer days nothing better than a small easy going bike
@KyleTheDoc3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! Could you help me out with some details on what I should get when it comes to the oil filter? Is there a good place to get one for the CL500?
@mikehound83153 ай бұрын
Yay. Another endless go-pro blah blah blah video.
@TheFranticNomad3 ай бұрын
Really appreciate this video. I’ve been the most curious as to how it would fare on the interstate. I think you’ve set my mind at ease in that respect. The biggest complaint I’ve heard about this bike is that the display is very hard to see. Curious as to what you think of it in different lighting conditions, etc. after riding this bike for awhile. Thanks.
@waynewilliams8393 ай бұрын
I purchased my 23 230s last summer, suits my needs perfectly!
@FairladyS1303 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, very useful. Ran across a chain lube test the other day, very comprehensive, the result was that the best all rounder was 90 gear oil.
@bswift53 ай бұрын
I’ve done handstands at 50 and it is nice
@trayvondadon57233 ай бұрын
what state and county is that? great video, that's a place I would love to learn to ride at.
@PBKB3 ай бұрын
Nicholas Cage riding a Honda. Who knew?!
@brocksamson87503 ай бұрын
Rode this bike for my MSF class. Fun bike and yes the seat is horrendous. 6 hours for two days make you extremely sore.
@user-fz2ul7wl2d3 ай бұрын
I had one of these type of Chinese made red bikes. I paid almost 3 grand with assembly. Boy did i get ripped off. That thing at total redline maybe 40 or 45. Thats it. I literally gave it away. I just recouped my money on a new battery. A buddy of mine gave it to his kid. ABOUT THE BIKE......AS FOLLOWS it was i think 6 HP. seat sucked, all the plastics were like 20 year old plastic that would crackle up just from looking at it. I mean it would just break and crack for no reason. Fuck me !!!!! it would do a whellie if you redlined it and snapped the clutch loose, maybe. Extreamly cold natured. If it was 60 degrees, it would take 20 minutes to be able to ride. No kidding
@7.62shawn53 ай бұрын
Thank you for the helpful video! Im having that same problem with getting into neutral so i was very happy to find your channel and this video. I really appreciate it. Thank you. 😁👍🏻
@Rueger.3 ай бұрын
What size sockets for the axle?
@elisarceno42454 ай бұрын
Nicolas cage is that you
@haroldbowley79764 ай бұрын
Very nice review especially showing respect for campers nothing smells better than passing past a camp fire well maybe steak on the grill ha I have a 2023 model green&white I've had 55 bikes this # 56 getting up in age 63 wanted something light for around town&take on fishing trips this bike is just perfect thanks for a great review ride safe SIR
@alangee22004 ай бұрын
Excellent 👍 Thank you so much for taking the time to show us ! I pick up my new green one next week 🇬🇧
@stanleylawson90154 ай бұрын
are you planning on doing all the servicing yourself, just looking at this bike and cost of ownership is important , seems a good all round bike
@danielgreen71594 ай бұрын
I have the 250 and have ridden 130 to 140 miles several times and had 1/2 gallon left each time out of my 2 gallon tank . 150 miles would not be a problem.
@jamesg82464 ай бұрын
The dealer and the manual said my new 24 Rebel wouldn't need a chain adjustment until first service at 600 miles. At 250 miles in my chain was out of spec at around 2 inches of play. There's no way they should be telling people to not worry about it for 600 miles.
@yzimsxАй бұрын
FWIW, my CL500 had 60 mm of chain slack after 135 miles.